Hilda Niblett Azalea
Rhododendron ‘Hilda Niblett’
Plant Details
USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 5a-8b Find Your Zone
Plant Type: Evergreen Flowering Shrub
Height at Maturity: 1-2′
Width at Maturity: 3-4′
Spacing: 2.5-3′ for solid hedges; 5’+ for space between plants
Flower Color: White, Light Pink, Rose Pink, Peach, Rose Pink
Flower Size: Large, 3-3.5″
Flowering Period: Early Spring to Early Summer
Flower Type: Single
Fragrant Flowers: No
Foliage Color: Medium Green, Dark Green
Fragrant Foliage: No
Berries: No
Berry Color: NA
Sun Needs: Morning Sun with Dappled or Afternoon Shade, All Day Filtered Sun,
Water Needs: Average
Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Sand (Amended), Silt
Soil Moisture / Drainage: Well Drained Moist
Soil pH: 5.5 – 6.5
Maintenance / Care: Low
Attracts: Visual Attention
Resistances: Heat, Humidity, Sun, Insect
Description
There’s no other Azalea like Hilda Niblett! Named PLANT OF THE YEAR by the American Rhododendron Society, Hilda Niblett Azalea produces some of the most exciting, eye-catching flowers of any azalea. Large flowers in various shades and overtones of light pink to peachy pink and dark peach are produced over a long bloom period from early spring to early summer on low mounds maybe a foot high and 3 feet wide. Lustrous, deep green foliage year round. One of a legacy series called the Robinhill Azaleas, it has stood the test of time beautifully.
Landscape & Garden Uses
Growing in a low mound 18 to 24 inches tall and 3 to 4 feet wide at maturity, Hilda Niblett Azalea is ideal for use as a specimen in small garden spaces and in groupings, mass plantings or as a border along paths and walkways in larger landscape and woodland borders and home foundation plantings. A fine addition to Asian-theme gardens, Azalea gardens, cottage gardens, and partially shaded woodland gardens.
Spacing: 2 to 2.5 feet apart for solid hedges; 5 feet or more apart for space between plants
Note: For our customers who live and garden North of USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5a, where this Azalea variety is not reliably winder hardy, you can enjoy it in containers that can be moved indoors during winter and placed back outside when temperatures warm up in spring.
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Growing Preferences
Hilda Niblett Azalea is easy to grow in a moist but well-drained and acidic soil that is rich in organic matter and part sun. Morning sun with afternoon shade or filtered sun is ideal.
Helpful Articles
Click on a link below to find helpful advice from our experts on how to plant and care for Azaleas.
Planting Evergreen Azaleas In The Ground & In Pots
Fertilizing & Watering Evergreen Azaleas
Pruning Evergreen Azaleas
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Ordered these azaleas from Wilson Bros. Order arrived quickly, packed well so the plants arrived in good condition. Quality of the plants was excellent. Good size, healthy. Would order from Wilson Bros again.———————————————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and wonderful review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
Hi – Just wanted to tell you that the plants arrived today in GREAT SHAPE!!! I am very impressed and will certainly be doing business with your company in the future.
Thank you.——————————You’re welcome! Thanks for the wonderful review! We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
Thank you.——————————You’re welcome! Thanks for the wonderful review! We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
Our order arrived within a couple of days, packed very securely, and the Hilda Nibletts were in excellent condition. We placed a 2nd order for additional Hildas and were equally pleased with the turnaround time, careful packing, and fine condition of the plants. Will definitely buy from Wilson Bros. again.———————————————–Thanks for the kind words and awesome review! We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
Beautiful, healthy plants. I will order again!—————————————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
Both plants arrived in good dormant condition; the buds on the magnolia were all intact, the azalea had retained most of its leaves, and the soil in the pots had enough moisture to sustain the plants. I set them outside in a semi-sheltered spot to finish off the rest of our zone 5 winter and I’ll get them planted once the ground thaws. Can’t wait for spring! I’ll be ordering more plants in the future from Wilson Bros. Gardens!———————————–We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
Great service from you…my plant arrived very healthy and well-packed. Will definitely use you again!———————————————We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
Our plant arrived in excellent condition. We’re very pleased with the plant, packaging and timely delivery.——————————————————–We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
I was very pleased to find these plants available at the Wilson Brothers Website because they were sold out at several local nurseries and at several more well known Websites. The plants were in excellent condition when they arrived and are growing well—and blooming.——————————-We are so glad you are pleased with your purchase! Thanks for the great review! Beth | WBG 🙂
First time I’ve ordered plants on line. Box arrived on time, plants were well protected and healthy. They even burst into bloom a week after planting.——————————We are so glad you are pleased with your purchase! Thanks for the great review! Beth | WBG 🙂
My beautiful plants arrived in a very timely fashion and in very secure packaging. I am excited that at least one of the three I ordered is going to have a variegated bloom from the buds I am seeing now. It’s hard to find Hilda Niblett azaleas that aren’t solid-colored and tending more to orange than peach or blush. I have ordered from other vendors and they all have been that way. I’m really happy I took a chance on Wilson Bros. having different stock.——————————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the great review and the kind words! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
We are very happy with the Hilda Niblett Azalea purchased from Wilson Brothers. The plant was packaged extremely well and the plant is in perfect condition. Looking forward to Spring!————————————————We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
Very lovely condition. Arrived at projected delivery date. Like the free shipping. Excellent web site – does a good job of conveying what is needed for planting and good flow for selection process. Frequent long term mail order customer for shrubs and plants – very pleased with first experience.——————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
The plant was in perfect condition when opened. I planted it immediately, and so far she is doing well…Looking forward to next Spring to see the blooms… Excellent packaging.—————————–Thanks for the great review! Beth | WBG
Thank you for the healthy plants and great customer service!————————————–You are very welcome! Thank you! Beth | WBG
Very pleased with this purchase. The plants arrived very healthy and meticulously packed. I can’t wait for the blooms! Will definitely order from Wilson Brothers again.——————-WBG Reply: Hi Susan, Thanks so much for taking the time to provide your review of the Hilda Niblett Azalea. We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come!
Beth Steele | Wilson Bros Gardens
Beth Steele | Wilson Bros Gardens
I was hesitant to order plants thru the mail but with the free shipping offer I went ahead and ordered 4 Hilda Niblett azaleas on March 18 and they were delivered on the 21st. The plants were very securely packed and healthy with new growth. Excellent service and product!———————————-WBG Reply: Hi Jane, Thanks so much for taking the time to provide your review of the Hilda Niblett azalea. We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come!
Beth Steele | Wilson Bros Gardens
Beth Steele | Wilson Bros Gardens
These plants were sold at a 2 gallon price. They were big and beautiful. They could have easily repotted them and sold for more money. I have ordered several other plants from Wilson Bros Gardens and they have all been big and very healthy. —————— WBG Reply: Hi Chris – Thanks so much for your review of the Hilda Niblett Azaleas and for the compliments! It makes everything we do even more worth the while. We hope you enjoy these wonderful azaleas for years to come. Let us know if there’s ever anything else we can do for you. We’re at your service! – Brent | Wilson Bros Gardens
The plants were large, lush and healthy. These azaleas are not easy to find and in past years I have had to make due with scrawny plants from other growers. ——————- WBG Reply: Hi Sue – Thanks for the compliments and hope you enjoy the Hilda Niblett Azaleas for years to come. We’re the growers and your the gardener, so, we decided a long time ago to grow and provide larger plants that are ready upon arrival to plant and thrive in your gardens for years to come. Let us know if there’s ever anything else we can do for you. We’re at your service! – Brent | Wilson Bros Gardens
As a landscaper, I have used this plant for years and the ones I just received from Wilson Brothers are the best I have seen. Beautiful, large, healthy plants. ———- WBG Reply: Hi Michael – We were in the landscape business serving the Atlanta metro area during the 80s and 90s and know how important plant quality is to contractors who are aiming to please their clients. So, it’s extra-special to hear your compliments on the Hilda Niblett Azaleas. We offer many many types of plants but have always consider azaleas as one of our specialties. We certainly appreciate your business and taking the time to provide your review. Let us know if there’s ever anything else we can help you with in the future. We’re at your service! – Brent | Wilson Bros Gardens
When we moved we had to leave our Hilda Niblett azaleas and we missed their beauty so we ordered more for our new residence. These azaleas arrived on schedule and in excellent condition, they also were blooming. The Azaleas from Wilson Bros were very large and carefully packed. Great company! They provide what they advertise! ———- WBG REPLY: Hi Robert – Glad to hear you got to see them bloom…but then you already know what they look like:-) At least you know we sent you true Hilda Nibletts:-) Thanks so much for taking the time to provide us and future visitors to Wilson Bros Gardens with your review. Let us know if there’s ever anything else we can help you with. Plant long and prosper! – Brent Wilson | Wilson Bros Gardens
Ordered two Hilda Nibletts to place in front of several Dwarf Alberta Spruce. The plants arrived in perfect condition; healthy and packed for shipping so well that no branches were broken. They were planted within minutes of delivery and are thriving, the leaves are deep green and shiny and the profusion of flowers is awesome. I am very pleased. I will be ordering more next Spring for a border along the driveway. ————- WBG RESPONSE: Hi Patricia – Thanks for taking the time to provide a review. Glad to hear you got to see the flowers! Let us know if and when there’s anything else we can help you with. We’re at your service! – Brent | Wilson Bros Gardens
We got these azaleas to line a fairly shaded sidewalk in front yard. They arrived with blooms. We had to get the smaller size since they were out of the larger size. Plants look healthy. Just got them a few weeks ago, hoping they are right size and sun level for this area. We will see. ————- WBG RESPONSE: Thanks so much for taking the time to provide us and visitors to Wilson Bros Gardens with your review. Louisville Kentucky is in USDA Zones 6a-7a and Hilda Niblet Azaleas are cold hardy in zones 5a-8b, so they should grow fine in your area. Hilda Niblet is a lower grower and likes some shade so should be perfect for a border along your sidewalk. As with other azaleas, they prefer a well-drained acidic soil. If you ever need some specific planting and care tips provided by our experts these can be found under the Planting and Care tabs on every plant page in the website. Let us know if there’s ever anything else we can help you with. Plant long and prosper!
A lovely specimen arrived in great condition. I was particularly pleased, because it is hard to find “Hilda” for sale in this area. Thanks! ————- WBG RESPONSE: Thanks so much for taking the time to provide us and visitors to Wilson Bros Gardens with your review. Let us know if there’s ever anything else we can help you with. We’re at your service. Plant long and prosper!
I was so happy with my first shipment of these lovely azaleas that I had to order a few more. As before, the plants arrived in perfect condition, very vigorous and healthy. The first shipment bloomed after I planted them and the colors are really breathtaking. I specifically ordered this variety as they do not grow tall, and these are now growing in front of a boxwood hedge. The blooms contrast nicely with that rich green backdrop. I’m sure they’ll be gorgeous as they spread out with new growth. Just need to discourage the deer population as these tender azaleas probably taste as good as they look! I’ve been spraying them with deer repellent diligently and keeping my fingers crossed. I’d hate to lose these beauties. I really appreciate the quick shipment too. Thanks so much for the fine service.
I had been searching for these Hilda Niblett Azaleas, one of the famous Robin Hill series, for a long time…. I needed a variety that does NOT grow tall, and the flower color is so unique. Everywhere else I looked, they were either sold out or just did not carry this azalea. I was so happy to finally find it at Wilson Bros. Gardens, but I was apprehensive about the shipping cost for ten plants. Needless to say, the shipping cost for ten potted Hilda Niblett azaleas that were a very generous size, was very reasonable. The plants arrived very quickly and in perfect health.Each of them bears a full complement of healthy, shiny green leaves and even had some flower buds, which have now blossomed and are lovely, just as pictured. I planted them the day after they arrived, and they look beautiful. I am just so surprised and pleased to find the exact variety of azalea that I wanted at an affordable cost, including shipping. If I had shopped at a local nursery, I would have had to take whatever variety they had in stock, but I got exactly what I wanted. I’m not sure of their deer resistance, so I thoroughly sprayed them with a repellent, and will continue to do so, as deer browsing is rampant in my area, here in south eastern New York. I’m going to always visit Wilson Bros. Gardens web site whenever I’m searching for something unusual and specific, from now on.

























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